Art Omi Deconstructive Utopia Galeeriga Naqshadeynta by Daria Yang Du

Lacag Qaab-dhismeed · 2026

Art Omi Deconstructive Utopia Galeeriga Naqshadeynta

by Daria Yang Du

Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award 2026 in Qaab-dhismeed
CLIENT: DD Studio
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About Art Omi Deconstructive Utopia Galeeriga Naqshadeynta

Art Omi Deconstructive Utopia waa galeeri naqshadeed iyo dhisme bandhig oo ku yaal dooxada Hudson, oo daboolaya qiyaastii 12000 fiit oo laba jibbaaran. Qolofka shubka ah ee qalloocan waxaa lagu qaabeeyey daraasado ku saabsan hawo-baxa buufinnada, waxaana lagu shubay qaabab lagu farsameeyay mashiinnada CNC si loo helo qallooc sax ah. Bartamaha dhismaha, meel bannaan oo goobaabin ah ayaa loo ilaaliyay inay noqoto goobta bandhigga ee ugu weyn iyo albaabka dadweynaha ee laga soo galo. Waddo ayaa ka bilaabmata galbeed una socota bari, oo labada dhinac ay ku yaalliin aqoon-isweydaarsiyo, kuna dhammaanaysa harada. Istuudiyooyin sudhan ayaa isticmaala qaabab bir ah oo fudud oo lagu dahaadhay alwaax. Looxaan alwaax diirran ayaa daahaya gudaha dhismaha, kuwaas oo sidoo kale wanaajiya maqalka.

About the Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award

Art Omi Deconstructive Utopia Galeeriga Naqshadeynta waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf aad u sarreeya oo la siiyo naqshado heerka ugu sarreeya oo quruxsan oo soo jiidasho leh. Guuleystayaasha Lacagta waa shaqooyin aad u dhalaalaya iyo hal-abuur sare leh oo muujiya khibrad, hibo iyo hufnaan naqshadeeyayaashooda. Art Omi Deconstructive Utopia Galeeriga Naqshadeynta waa shaqo la filayo inay noqoto shaqo quruxsan oo tusaale ah, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur qoto dheer leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award waa hal-abuur aad loo dareemo oo la ammaano, waxtar leh oo hormariya xuduudaha farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada. Art Omi Deconstructive Utopia Galeeriga Naqshadeynta waa hal-abuur dad badan ay doonayaan, kicisa rabitaanno, keena dareenno wanaagsan oo abuura yaab.

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Unique Properties: Beginned by an experimental process of morsal-folly finding process to explore form and movement, the Art Omi Design Gallery reinterprets kinetic gestures into architectural space. The design transitions from a linear system of tensioned strings to a centralized spherical volume, carved out and preserved as the main exhibition space and public entrance. This void becomes the anchor of spatial experience, emphasizing a fluid internal circulation that guides visitors across the site.
Dimensions & Packaging: Size: 12000ft²
Tags: Balloon Experiment, Yarn Grid, Deflation Studies, Form-Finding, Curved Concrete, Spatial Void, Floating Studios, Circulation Path, Cultural Landmark, Landscape Integration, Lightness and Memory, Architecture and Movement
Production Technology: The gallery is built as a curved concrete shell shaped by balloon deflation studies, using CNC-milled formwork for precise curvature. Warm timber panels line the interiors, enhancing acoustics and contrast with the concrete mass. Suspended studios use lightweight steel frames clad in wood, appearing to float above. Foundations integrate with the lakeside landscape, anchoring the structure while respecting natural topography.
Design Challenge: The challenge was translating a fleeting balloon-and-yarn experiment into a permanent architectural system. Capturing the dynamic shift from expansion to deflation required rethinking geometry, circulation, and structure. Preserving the spherical void while adapting the shifting yarn grid into concrete and timber demanded both technical precision and conceptual clarity, turning ephemeral gestures into a coherent, inhabitable cultural landmark.
Research: Each material guided form-finding through its properties. In balloon and yarn experiments, expansion and contraction revealed new spatial opportunities. Placed on flat topography, the balloon’s center aligned with a yarn grid, creating a cloud-like form. Strings attached to it defined smooth paths connecting to the ground. When deflated, shifting strings generated a new landscape, inviting people to walk, sit, lie, and interact with the folly as structure.
Inspiration: Inspired by balloon inflation and deflation studies, the design shifts from a linear system to a central spherical void, preserved as the main exhibition and entrance. A pivoting path extends west to east, flanked by workshops and ending at the lake. Suspended studios echo floating forms, while a curving concrete shell recalls string grids. Warm wood interiors contrast the monolithic frame, guiding visitors through a dynamic spatial journey.
Project Duration: Art Omi in Hudson Valley
Operation Flow: Individual Work
Image Credits: All Design & Illustration & Drawing & Physical Model by Daria Yang DU